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Trump's $7.5M plan to paint historic landmark sparks preservationist outcry

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President Donald Trump has proposed painting the exterior of the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, a project estimated to cost at least $7.5 million. Preservationists and historians strongly oppose the plan, arguing that painting the granite facade would permanently damage the landmark and trap moisture. The National Capital Planning Commission has requested more information before making a decision, while over 2,000 public comments also expressed opposition to the proposal. AI

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Trump's $7.5M plan to paint historic landmark sparks preservationist outcry

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Darlene Superville ·

    Trump wants to repaint a historic landmark. Preservationists say it will destroy it—and cost taxpayers $7.5m

    The commission did not approve the project on Thursday, instead directing the White House to provide the agency with additional information at a future date.

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